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chancellor angela merkel prepares to be sworn in for a third term. her conservatives fell short of an absolute majority but won the vote. , where italition looks like compromise is the order of the day. >> a toast to celebrate germany's grand coalition. after three months of hard- fought negotiations, the central left has joined the christian democratic union of angela merkel. d leaderted, the sp becomes vice chancellor. there will also be an energy ministry. >> good for the german people and for europe. that was achieved. >> the cabinet has eight conservatives and six social democrats. the foreign minister is someone who held the position previously until 2009, and they will also look at the environment objectives. the defense minister will be the first woman to ever hold the post. and and angela merkel ally will remain as finance minister. >> together, we want to make that people are in 2017 even better off than today. secure prosperity and security. maintaining the german economy as the strongest in europe, the government will also make sure the r
chancellor angela merkel prepares to be sworn in for a third term. her conservatives fell short of an absolute majority but won the vote. , where italition looks like compromise is the order of the day. >> a toast to celebrate germany's grand coalition. after three months of hard- fought negotiations, the central left has joined the christian democratic union of angela merkel. d leaderted, the sp becomes vice chancellor. there will also be an energy ministry. >> good for the german...
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we begin with the reports that barack obama said to angela merkel he had no idea what was going on. richard becker doubts the claim. >> the united states and the united states and their relationship with other countries is based on the notion of american exceptionalism. and there is an american exceptionalism, that no other country in the world spies on everyone else, feeling free to intervene with other countries and the fact that this has come to light shows the real nature of the relationships, and even among the allies they are in competition with each other, not to mention the kind of relationship that is carried out against those countries that the united states considers to be its enemies. >> in america, american international -- american internet service companies are feeling this, cryptoseal has closed down. they were used by edward snowden. they close down after refusing to cooperate with the national security administration. we spoke to chairman ryan lackey about his decision to close down. >> this was after the new lavabit case, wanting to use the id order to try to prov
we begin with the reports that barack obama said to angela merkel he had no idea what was going on. richard becker doubts the claim. >> the united states and the united states and their relationship with other countries is based on the notion of american exceptionalism. and there is an american exceptionalism, that no other country in the world spies on everyone else, feeling free to intervene with other countries and the fact that this has come to light shows the real nature of the...
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angela merkel is a supporter of electric cars. she wants there to be one million e-cars on the road in germany by 2020. she says e-cars could kickstart germany's motor industry. >> i believe we can't read a piece of the future here, a part of -- we can create a piece of the future here. but right now, only 7000 electric cars are on german roads. e-cars cannot cover long distances. they cost too much. advocates want the government to fix that. >> they could allow e-cars to use the bus lane. there are the opportunities for tax break and the public. herman -- and the public procurement program. >> the motoring industry says tomorrow belongs both to electric and conventional cars. >> no one can say which now which technology will dominate the market -- will say right -- no one can say right now which technology will dominate the market. >> environmentalists have been protesting outside of the summit. they don't believe that carmakers really want to make the switch to e-cars. they call this a summit of hypocrites. >> in the postwar yea
angela merkel is a supporter of electric cars. she wants there to be one million e-cars on the road in germany by 2020. she says e-cars could kickstart germany's motor industry. >> i believe we can't read a piece of the future here, a part of -- we can create a piece of the future here. but right now, only 7000 electric cars are on german roads. e-cars cannot cover long distances. they cost too much. advocates want the government to fix that. >> they could allow e-cars to use the...
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it would be the final parliamentary face-off with angela merkel before the upcoming elections. merkel pushed her conservative coalition's economic record with less new debt and lower taxes. >> we can do more. we have ease the burdens on families and binesses. we have invested in education and research and put the brakes on public debt. >> germany's national debt has risen by 400 billion during the legislative term. the point is, you don't know how to handle money. >> idle and merkel said the opposition lacked ideas -- on low merkel -- angela merkel said the opposition lacked ideas. >> all you can think about is placing more burdens on the very people who drive our economy. that is your policy. >> but he had one last parting shot. >> we have already heard this policy statement three or four times over. that is why half of the government is completely overwhelmed with the desire to sleep. >> the battle for votes will be driving german politics. >> let's check up with the latest on nelson mandela's help. south african president says there was a slight improvement overnight and he
it would be the final parliamentary face-off with angela merkel before the upcoming elections. merkel pushed her conservative coalition's economic record with less new debt and lower taxes. >> we can do more. we have ease the burdens on families and binesses. we have invested in education and research and put the brakes on public debt. >> germany's national debt has risen by 400 billion during the legislative term. the point is, you don't know how to handle money. >> idle and...
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it would be the final parliamentary face-off with angela merkel before the upcoming elections. merkel pushed her conservative coalition's economic record with less new debt and lower taxes. >> we can do more. we have ease the burdens on families and businesses. we have invested in education and research and put the brakes on public debt. >> germany's national debt has risen by 400 billion during the legislative term. the point is, you don't know how to handle money. >> idle and merkel said the opposition lacked ideas -- on low merkel -- angela merkel said the opposition lacked ideas. >> all you can think about is placing more burdens on the very people who drive our economy. that is your policy. >> but he had one last parting shot. >> we have already heard this policy statement three or four times over. that is why half of the government is completely overwhelmed with the desire to sleep. >> the battle for votes will be driving german politics. >> let's check up with the latest on nelson mandela's help. south african president says there was a slight improvement overnight and h
it would be the final parliamentary face-off with angela merkel before the upcoming elections. merkel pushed her conservative coalition's economic record with less new debt and lower taxes. >> we can do more. we have ease the burdens on families and businesses. we have invested in education and research and put the brakes on public debt. >> germany's national debt has risen by 400 billion during the legislative term. the point is, you don't know how to handle money. >> idle...
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issue that dominated this summit was the alleged monitoring of angela merkel's mobile phone. she and the french have demanded america agreed to a new set of rules over spying by the end of the year. german intelligence officials will shortly travel to washington to seek a full account of what happened. the most important thing right now is to work out how western allies can better cooperate in the future. trust needs to be rebuilt. that implies trust has been severely shaken. the pressure on the united states shows no sign of abating. spain has said it will summon the u.s. ambassador over reports of spying. italy is investigating allegations. there are claims 35 world leaders have their phones monitored. an american official reconfirmed a bit cameron's communications had not been monitored. but officials in washington admit these revelations are hurting. >> there is no question that the disclosure of classified a momenton has posed of tension with some of our allies. chancellorsummit, angela merkel said relations with the united states have been severely damaged. but perhaps
issue that dominated this summit was the alleged monitoring of angela merkel's mobile phone. she and the french have demanded america agreed to a new set of rules over spying by the end of the year. german intelligence officials will shortly travel to washington to seek a full account of what happened. the most important thing right now is to work out how western allies can better cooperate in the future. trust needs to be rebuilt. that implies trust has been severely shaken. the pressure on...
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issue that dominated this summit was the alleged monitoring of angela merkel's mobile phone. she and the french have demanded america agreed to a new set of rules over spying by the end of the year. german intelligence officials will shortly travel to washington to seek a full account of what happened. the most important thing right now is to work out how western allies can better cooperate in the future. trust needs to be rebuilt. that implies trust has been severely shaken. the pressure on the united states shows no sign of abating. spain has said it will summon the u.s. ambassador over reports of spying. italy is investigating allegations. there are claims 35 world leaders have their phones monitored. an american official reconfirmed a bit cameron's communications had not been monitored. but officials in washington admit these revelations are hurting. >> there is no question that the disclosure of classified a momenton has posed of tension with some of our allies. chancellorsummit, angela merkel said relations with the united states have been severely damaged. but perhaps
issue that dominated this summit was the alleged monitoring of angela merkel's mobile phone. she and the french have demanded america agreed to a new set of rules over spying by the end of the year. german intelligence officials will shortly travel to washington to seek a full account of what happened. the most important thing right now is to work out how western allies can better cooperate in the future. trust needs to be rebuilt. that implies trust has been severely shaken. the pressure on...
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angela merkle of course believes her own phone was monitored by the americans and her view the relationship with america has to change radically and she wants to see deep changes and assurances there will be a fresh relationship and in short she wants to make sure america sticks to the promise she had from president obama not to monitor her phone calls, this is reading between the loins but not that far between the lines, frankly that she doesn't want the united states to indulge in espionage because there's an expliss it threat from her and implicit threat that intelligence gathering next to terrorism is dent on the mutual trust and respect so in other words they may not get the help they need keep their borders safe unless they show toronto the european nations and one thing i've been told in the past few minutes is some of the other european countries not just france and germany were saying everyone around the table for the leaders to come out and say what they knew about this spying scandal. including great britain they kept very silent indeed and the president said it's not time just t
angela merkle of course believes her own phone was monitored by the americans and her view the relationship with america has to change radically and she wants to see deep changes and assurances there will be a fresh relationship and in short she wants to make sure america sticks to the promise she had from president obama not to monitor her phone calls, this is reading between the loins but not that far between the lines, frankly that she doesn't want the united states to indulge in espionage...
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again, angela merkel's conservatives, 42%, the highest level in 17 years. steinbrueck also quashed rumors that he could be replaced as the spd candidate for chancellor i of lower saxony's election does not go their way. >> my opinion poll results have been much better. we got to get back. we have enough time, and i'm going for it, and i will make it. their choice on sunday.ny make- the result could have far reaching consequences. >> all right, well, the wait is finally over for fans of german soccer. the bundesliga swings back into action after a winter break. >> but the season is really all about one team -- mighty bayern munich going into the season with a nine-point lead in the standing. they scored more goals than any other team, conceding just seven. >> they sound unstoppable. let's get another look. >> they turn on the style in the first half of the season and open up a commanding lead on their rivals, including dortmund. >> ♪ we are the champion >> bayern are on their way to a title they have not won in three years, but are they unstoppable? critic
again, angela merkel's conservatives, 42%, the highest level in 17 years. steinbrueck also quashed rumors that he could be replaced as the spd candidate for chancellor i of lower saxony's election does not go their way. >> my opinion poll results have been much better. we got to get back. we have enough time, and i'm going for it, and i will make it. their choice on sunday.ny make- the result could have far reaching consequences. >> all right, well, the wait is finally over for fans...
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angela merkel praised the decision as a milestone. >> this is something we have been striving for for many years. now it is here. now we have reached the peak. we see what is before us. there is no question it is a step forward. >> eu leaders will meet again in june to discuss the future of the union. >> our brussels correspondent has been following the summit for us and sent us this assessment. >> the eu has agreed in principle to tackle tax evasion and to essentially get rid of banking secrecy across the eu. having said that, it is very important to note what is written in the agreement that was signed here by all 27 member states, and because austria and luxembourg were quite reluctant to give up their banking secrecy. it is an important factor in their economic situation at home, and they have been very interested in keeping it. the agreement says that the eu will also launch negotiations with countries like switzerland, and luxembourg's prime minister has said very clearly today in brussels that luxembourg will only give up its banking secrecy in negotiations with third countries
angela merkel praised the decision as a milestone. >> this is something we have been striving for for many years. now it is here. now we have reached the peak. we see what is before us. there is no question it is a step forward. >> eu leaders will meet again in june to discuss the future of the union. >> our brussels correspondent has been following the summit for us and sent us this assessment. >> the eu has agreed in principle to tackle tax evasion and to essentially...
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after claims the nsa tapped into the mobile of german chancellor angela merkel. leaked documents show 35 world leaders may have been under surveillance. >> looking for a solution to the nsa spying row. on thursday, angela merkel asked for an agreement with washington on ground rules for spying among allies. >> the franco german initiative goes far beyond the past. it is about establishing a common set of rules for intelligence relations. this should be done by the end of the year. >> the initiative comes after a series of u.s. snooping revelations. on thursday, "the guardian" reported at least ernie five international leaders -- 35 international leaders had been monitored. the nsa encouraged senior officials to share their contacts. the spy agency added foreign leaders phone numbers to its surveillance list. one official alone was said to have provided 200 numbers. the day before, the german government said it had information angela merkel's private conversations had been monitored. >> i think the most important thing at this juncture is to find a basis for the f
after claims the nsa tapped into the mobile of german chancellor angela merkel. leaked documents show 35 world leaders may have been under surveillance. >> looking for a solution to the nsa spying row. on thursday, angela merkel asked for an agreement with washington on ground rules for spying among allies. >> the franco german initiative goes far beyond the past. it is about establishing a common set of rules for intelligence relations. this should be done by the end of the year....
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german chancellor angela merkel faces stiff questions over just how involved germany was in the n.s.a. prism spying program. the us invasion of iraq is applying for an epidemic of birth defects and cancer due to the military use of depleted uranium we report from a former war zone where the health cost is turning out to be even worse than originally thought. britain's prime minister admits this too much extremism among the syrian rebels his clearest indication yet that london's i'm willing to go for full scale arms deliveries will be asking what's behind the apparent you to. international news and comment watching r.t. coming she's live from sky. a german magazine claims that burns intelligence services have been making good use of the u.s. national security agency secret spying program that's raised questions over chancellor merkel's earlier condemnation of washington's surveillance tactics peter all of the reports from birthday. german chancellor angela merkel had to rigidly said that she only found out of the extent of the united states's spying programs through the media and it no
german chancellor angela merkel faces stiff questions over just how involved germany was in the n.s.a. prism spying program. the us invasion of iraq is applying for an epidemic of birth defects and cancer due to the military use of depleted uranium we report from a former war zone where the health cost is turning out to be even worse than originally thought. britain's prime minister admits this too much extremism among the syrian rebels his clearest indication yet that london's i'm willing to...
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angela merkel praised the decision as a milestone. >> this is something we have been striving for for many years. now it is here. now we have reached the peak. we see what is before us. there is no question it is a step forward. >> eu leaders will meet again in june to discuss the future of the union. >> our brussels correspondent has been following the summit for us and sent us this assessment. >> the eu has agreed in principle to tackle tax evasion and to essentially get rid of banking secrecy across the eu. having said that, it is very important to note what is written in the agreement that was signed here by all 27 member states, and because austria and luxembourg were quite reluctant to give up their banking secrecy. it is an important factor in their economic situation at home, and they have been very interested in keeping it. the agreement says that the eu will also launch negotiations with countries like switzerland, and luxembourg's prime minister has said very clearly today in brussels that luxembourg will only give up its banking secrecy in negotiations with third countries
angela merkel praised the decision as a milestone. >> this is something we have been striving for for many years. now it is here. now we have reached the peak. we see what is before us. there is no question it is a step forward. >> eu leaders will meet again in june to discuss the future of the union. >> our brussels correspondent has been following the summit for us and sent us this assessment. >> the eu has agreed in principle to tackle tax evasion and to essentially...
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. >> angela merkel's spokesman said she felt let down because she knows him personally. >> there are many people who are disappointed. the chancellor is one of those people. it is more disappointed because he is a respected public figure. >> reports say he had said his hopes on the taxation treaty. the agreement would have allowed germans with undeclared money with swiss accounts to pay a lot son anonymously to avoid prosecution. the bill was blocked by the opposition. they now say his case shows they were right to stop the bill. >> tax evasion is not a trivial offense. tax evasion is a fraud. it is a crime. that is why we have opposed a tax treaty between germany and switzerland for a long time. >> but the government disagrees. it says the agreement would have brought in billions of euros in tax revenue. >> we would have very much preferred if we been able to force all of those who earn interest abroad to do their duty and pay tax on it. >> he says he turned himself in in january. that was before the -- if that was before the authorities were onto him, that'll that'll mean he escape
. >> angela merkel's spokesman said she felt let down because she knows him personally. >> there are many people who are disappointed. the chancellor is one of those people. it is more disappointed because he is a respected public figure. >> reports say he had said his hopes on the taxation treaty. the agreement would have allowed germans with undeclared money with swiss accounts to pay a lot son anonymously to avoid prosecution. the bill was blocked by the opposition. they...
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was monitoring the phone conversations of chancellor angela merkel herself piece on a reports now on the potential consequences if the grave breach of trust is proven between the close allies. the statement from the foreign ministry that alerted us that the german the us ambassador to germany had been summoned stress the fact that foreign minister vesta velour would be meeting with him in person now usually a junior diplomat would have taken a meeting like this but the german side wanting to get to the bottom of these allegations is as quickly as possible now this follows up a phone call from angle and merkel directly to barack obama on wednesday after the news broke that perhaps the united states had been listening into the personal phone calls of the german chancellor now a spokesperson for i'm glad merkel said that if this turned out it had happened it would be completely unacceptable and said that angela merkel wanted an immediate and comprehensive response from the united states from the u.s. side well the white house issued a statement saying that the u.s. was not listening int
was monitoring the phone conversations of chancellor angela merkel herself piece on a reports now on the potential consequences if the grave breach of trust is proven between the close allies. the statement from the foreign ministry that alerted us that the german the us ambassador to germany had been summoned stress the fact that foreign minister vesta velour would be meeting with him in person now usually a junior diplomat would have taken a meeting like this but the german side wanting to...
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again, angela merkel's conservatives, 42%, the highest level in 17 years. steinbrueck also quashed rumors that he could be replaced as the spd candidate for chancellor i of lower saxony's election does not go their way. >> my opinion poll results have been much better. we got to get back. we have enough time, and i'm going for it, and i will make it. their choice on sunday.ny make- the result could have far reaching consequences. >> all right, well, the wait is finally over for fans of german soccer. the bundesliga swings back into action after a winter break. >> but the season is really all about one team -- mighty bayern munich going into the season with a nine-point lead in the standing. they scored more goals than any other team, conceding just seven. >> they sound unstoppable. let's get another look. >> they turn on the style in the first half of the season and open up a commanding lead on their rivals, including dortmund. >> ♪ we are the champion >> bayern are on their way to a title they have not won in three years, but are they unstoppable? critic
again, angela merkel's conservatives, 42%, the highest level in 17 years. steinbrueck also quashed rumors that he could be replaced as the spd candidate for chancellor i of lower saxony's election does not go their way. >> my opinion poll results have been much better. we got to get back. we have enough time, and i'm going for it, and i will make it. their choice on sunday.ny make- the result could have far reaching consequences. >> all right, well, the wait is finally over for fans...
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angela merkel has hailed her conservative's victory. rival, peeremocrat steinbruck, coming in second place. greeted angelay merkel at the headquarters of her cdu party in berlin. a landslide like this was beyond their wildest dreams. results, a resounding endorsement for chancellor .erkel and her policies >> dear friends, your cheers show us that we can all celebrate. this is a super result. i would like to thank the voters who have given us so clearly their trust. and i can promise them we will treat that trust responsibly. thank you. many here were disappointed about losing their coalition partner, the fdp, booted out of a bundestag and government. that this win was due in part to the chancellor herself tempered the sadness. chancellor merkel is very popular. she has good policies. she is mrs. europe. we have to thank her for this victory. >> a super result. i did not expect it. >> the result is fantastic. we are winning massive numbers of votes. without the fdp, there is the question of what the future holds. forhere may be a majorit
angela merkel has hailed her conservative's victory. rival, peeremocrat steinbruck, coming in second place. greeted angelay merkel at the headquarters of her cdu party in berlin. a landslide like this was beyond their wildest dreams. results, a resounding endorsement for chancellor .erkel and her policies >> dear friends, your cheers show us that we can all celebrate. this is a super result. i would like to thank the voters who have given us so clearly their trust. and i can promise them...
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china had been urging eu member chinese premier met angela merkle, german chancellor. he persuaded her that it should be resolved through negotiations. >> translator: germany doesn't want permanent import taxes. we will hold intensive talks with china to resolve the issue as soon as possible. >> translator: we hope to resolve the trade dispute between china and the eu through dialog and each other's efforts. >> reporter: britain and germany have openly criticized adopting tariffs proposed. they fear their overall the trade relations with china could be damaged. the european commission denied chinese pressure saying fair trade is in the eu's own interest. >> this is not protectionism. rather it is about ensuring international trade rules apply to chinese companies just like they apply to us. i hope today's decision will now provide the space for such discussions to move forward in a formal manner. >> reporter: the eu has been investigating a suspected dumping case involving chinese mobile telecommunications networks. the dispute is likely to intensify as china threatens
china had been urging eu member chinese premier met angela merkle, german chancellor. he persuaded her that it should be resolved through negotiations. >> translator: germany doesn't want permanent import taxes. we will hold intensive talks with china to resolve the issue as soon as possible. >> translator: we hope to resolve the trade dispute between china and the eu through dialog and each other's efforts. >> reporter: britain and germany have openly criticized adopting...
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she cited gondi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. she said the german chancellor deserves respect for her handling of the eurozone crisis. -- she cited gandhi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. >> even if it is not popular, or you lose power, you at least invest in the sustainable future of your country. >> the charlemagne prize was also a chance to send a message to all europeans that they all must do their share to create a better europe. >> getting back to the crisis in europe, portugals unemployment rate has climbed further to hit a new record high. it came in a 17.7% for the first quarter of 2013. that represents a rise of nearly 1% on a year ago, and the government in lisbon expects the number to go up even more next year, when 30,000 public sector jobs are eliminated. the job cuts are part of a harsh austerity program agreed with the european union in exchange for billions of emergency loans that have been dispersed to lisbon since 2011. >> well, now on to the country seem most likely as -- seen as most
she cited gondi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. she said the german chancellor deserves respect for her handling of the eurozone crisis. -- she cited gandhi, margaret thatcher, and angela merkel as her role models. >> even if it is not popular, or you lose power, you at least invest in the sustainable future of your country. >> the charlemagne prize was also a chance to send a message to all europeans that they all must do their share to create a better...
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angela merkel will be sworn in for her third term as german chancellor. yesterday she signed a platform. the christian democratic it in a control of key ministry. will alsober cabinet be sworn in. ukraine president and heading to russia asking for a bailout alone for as much as $15 billion. he will meet with vladimir putin in moscow. antigovernment protesters forcted the deal and urge closer ties with the european union. >> welcome back to "countdown." i am mark barton. >> i am anna edwards. the australian treasury has warned the budget deficit would balloon beyond forecast. let's get to paul allen. what might be the expectations going into the update today? >> good morning. expectations were very ground. -- grim. they deliver on the bad news. 47 deficit is expected to be billion dollars. nearly $17 billion more than projected the pre-election forecast that came out in august. it really is a very big blow. it will not get better. one has already walked away from his election up klatch. he is predicting $23 billion in deficit over the next four years. more
angela merkel will be sworn in for her third term as german chancellor. yesterday she signed a platform. the christian democratic it in a control of key ministry. will alsober cabinet be sworn in. ukraine president and heading to russia asking for a bailout alone for as much as $15 billion. he will meet with vladimir putin in moscow. antigovernment protesters forcted the deal and urge closer ties with the european union. >> welcome back to "countdown." i am mark barton. >>...
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germany's chancellor, angela merkel, was pleased. >> banks must take responsibility for themselves. that is what we have always said. we do not want taxpayers to save banks. banks must save themselves. this is what will happen in the case of cyprus. >> politicians in brussels were happy about the deal as well. cyprus has tough times ahead, but the president of the european commission promised to the country would not be left alone. >> that is what i decided to set up tough -- for cyprus. the social consequences of economic shock by utilizing fronts -- >> but in russia, there was anger about the terms of the deal. many of the big depositors who will lose money are russians. >> it looks like a stealing of what has already been stalling -- of what has already been stolen continues. we will wait for the consquences of the financial system. >> the bailout needs to be approved by several eurozone parliaments, including germany's. it looks likely to go through there with a big majority. >> let's go live to brussels and bring in our correspondent who has been following the events in cyprus
germany's chancellor, angela merkel, was pleased. >> banks must take responsibility for themselves. that is what we have always said. we do not want taxpayers to save banks. banks must save themselves. this is what will happen in the case of cyprus. >> politicians in brussels were happy about the deal as well. cyprus has tough times ahead, but the president of the european commission promised to the country would not be left alone. >> that is what i decided to set up tough --...
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germany's chancellor, angela merkel, was pleased. >> banks must take responsibility for themselves. that is what we have always said. we do not want taxpayers to save banks. banks must save themselves. this is what will happen in the case of cyprus. >> politicians in brussels were happy about the deal as well. cyprus has tough times ahead, but the president of the european commission promised to the country would not be left alone. >> that is what i decided to set up tough -- for cyprus. the social consequences of economic shock by utilizing fronts -- >> but in russia, there was anger about the terms of the deal. many of the big depositors who will lose money are russians. >> it looks like a stealing of what has already been stalling -- of what has already been stolen continues. we will wait for the consquences of the financial system. >> the bailout needs to be approved by several eurozone parliaments, including germany's. it looks likely to go through there with a big majority. >> let's go live to brussels and bring in our correspondent who has been following the events in cyprus
germany's chancellor, angela merkel, was pleased. >> banks must take responsibility for themselves. that is what we have always said. we do not want taxpayers to save banks. banks must save themselves. this is what will happen in the case of cyprus. >> politicians in brussels were happy about the deal as well. cyprus has tough times ahead, but the president of the european commission promised to the country would not be left alone. >> that is what i decided to set up tough --...
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-- they polarized the debate, sharpen the debate between those on one side led by german chancellor angela merkel, who say austerity is the way forward, and those who say we are being squeezed too tight. people will look at these figures and say this is evidence that the commission is applying the squeeze too tightly. we need more room for growth. he said we must do whatever we can to boost employment and to unlock growth. he did not suggest for a minute directly that the austerity program that the commission is following in most of these countries is wrong, but he hinted as much by, as you have indicated, saying countries like france and others before them will be given more time to reach a gdp target figures. there is concern that this proves that the austerity package, the severity of it, is just too much to bear. >> you say the commission admits that more growth is needed. obviously, the question comes -- does brussels have any growth solutions up its sleeve? >> at the moment, all we are seeing is this breathing space for france today, and already for spain and others, more time to rea
-- they polarized the debate, sharpen the debate between those on one side led by german chancellor angela merkel, who say austerity is the way forward, and those who say we are being squeezed too tight. people will look at these figures and say this is evidence that the commission is applying the squeeze too tightly. we need more room for growth. he said we must do whatever we can to boost employment and to unlock growth. he did not suggest for a minute directly that the austerity program that...
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angela merkel and all of german politics and the center right, which angela merkel has shifted left, they need to look to the side. we've got to account for these voters who will otherwise keep going that way. >> talking about the impact as well in germany and an end on the eurozone. there are some headlines saying germany is angela merkel country. are we finally there? we just have one big maximum leader. >> well, i mean, in a sense we are. we're about half a kilometer away from the poster with her famous merkel rhombus. germans identify with her. the german word is completely to misunderstand modern german politics. essentially what you have is an extreme centrism. it's a contradiction of words. she has taken over the entire center ground and it happens to meet in the person of angela merkel. you could also say there is pretty much agreement she's not going to go as conrad adenaur did for a fourth term so this is really her last four years. we're going to see one more term with her, if we're lucky. it might not even last whatever coalition she builds that first term so, yes, at the
angela merkel and all of german politics and the center right, which angela merkel has shifted left, they need to look to the side. we've got to account for these voters who will otherwise keep going that way. >> talking about the impact as well in germany and an end on the eurozone. there are some headlines saying germany is angela merkel country. are we finally there? we just have one big maximum leader. >> well, i mean, in a sense we are. we're about half a kilometer away from...
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did angela merkel respond to that today? in a sense, i suppose she did, but she called for a tightening of the fiscal rules, according to which europe is governed. she wants those rules to be made more binding. she even said eu treaties could be written to make them more specific, as she put it, i which she meant stricter, forcing european countries to meet their fiscal obligations. >> along these lines, the chancellor is in france right now. is this visit about her concerns that parents is not sufficiently committed to cutting costs? >> i supposed to an extent, yes, but there have been problems are quite sometime. we could go back to nicolas sarkozy still being the french president. he and merkel did not get on. people hoped the relationship would improve when franÇois hollande came into office. it did not. part of the reason was that franÇois hollande is someone who is tempted to try to spend france's way out of its woes, whereby at the same time, angela merkel, her mantra is really budgetary discipline. numeral eating o
did angela merkel respond to that today? in a sense, i suppose she did, but she called for a tightening of the fiscal rules, according to which europe is governed. she wants those rules to be made more binding. she even said eu treaties could be written to make them more specific, as she put it, i which she meant stricter, forcing european countries to meet their fiscal obligations. >> along these lines, the chancellor is in france right now. is this visit about her concerns that parents...
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not least, of course, angela merkel whose own phone was apparently being listens in to. neither are the leaders assured or reassured by what the white house has said so far. hence early friday, this early morning press conference when we heard that franz and germany want bilateral talks with the states to sort this out before the end of the year. so this argument is growing rather than diminishing. and i think the u.s. and europe will very many vlasic to come up with some sort of new convention on what's considered permissible in terms of looking in to each other's citizens' phone calls and text messages. a lot of this appears to be nothing more than a fishing expeditious. you were mentioning the revelations from the guardian paper, heads of states being listened in to and what they gleaned and whether it was worth the subsequent diplomatic fallout remains to be seen. it's an argument that is very much the focus here. >> it's all somewhat overshadowed what was to have been the folk news brussels, the issue of migration, jean refugee, seven syrianrefugees, e process of ar
not least, of course, angela merkel whose own phone was apparently being listens in to. neither are the leaders assured or reassured by what the white house has said so far. hence early friday, this early morning press conference when we heard that franz and germany want bilateral talks with the states to sort this out before the end of the year. so this argument is growing rather than diminishing. and i think the u.s. and europe will very many vlasic to come up with some sort of new convention...
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angela merkel's government says it is a form of referential treatment and a disadvantage to those who cannot get a second passport. >> but this is set to change if the new governing coalition comes to power. one of the demands of social democrats is that young people in germany's large turkish population, for example, will be allowed to keep both german and turkish passports. here's more. >> she was born into a turkish family in germany. she has citizenship in both countries, and according to the new coalition deal between germany's biggest parties, she will get to keep both her passports. until now, young people with german and non-eu citizenship had to give up one by the age of 23, but the new policy will not do anything for older generations of german turks. they will not be able to hold dual citizenship. germany's turkish community is disappointed. >> this is a missed opportunity. people should be honored for their hard work at being allowed dual citizenship. >> the turkish community is afraid the new policy will divide families. they are also upset with the social democrats and t
angela merkel's government says it is a form of referential treatment and a disadvantage to those who cannot get a second passport. >> but this is set to change if the new governing coalition comes to power. one of the demands of social democrats is that young people in germany's large turkish population, for example, will be allowed to keep both german and turkish passports. here's more. >> she was born into a turkish family in germany. she has citizenship in both countries, and...
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why chancellor angela merkel is now warning sign pros i quote to test the boundaries of the troika's of patients and quote that's after all one avenue of rescue a deal with the russia all about evaporates because cea and moscow failed to agree on a rescue plan after intense negotiations in the russian capital market. picks up the story. prime minister medvedev said that russia will be willing to provide any needed assistance to rescue the cypriot economy only when brussels and you can see a find a common language on the ways out of this crisis this came shortly after the cypriot finance minister said that he had not received any help he was willing to get in a moscow and left the russian capital the proposals by the cypriot finance minister off joint company between cyprus and russia on exploring the natural resources fields on the island did not meet any interest on the russian investment companies and the chance of russia providing an emergency loan to the island was not even considered because cyprus is under a certain limit imposed by the european union of having loans from other
why chancellor angela merkel is now warning sign pros i quote to test the boundaries of the troika's of patients and quote that's after all one avenue of rescue a deal with the russia all about evaporates because cea and moscow failed to agree on a rescue plan after intense negotiations in the russian capital market. picks up the story. prime minister medvedev said that russia will be willing to provide any needed assistance to rescue the cypriot economy only when brussels and you can see a...
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the white house refuses that it has monitored angela merkel's cell phone. these men are patrolling egypt's streets. their aim is to stop the number of assaults and harassment of women. >> they are doing the job the authorities should be doing. the police are looking the other way. he captured some of music's greatest stars. a photographer with a front row seat to history.
the white house refuses that it has monitored angela merkel's cell phone. these men are patrolling egypt's streets. their aim is to stop the number of assaults and harassment of women. >> they are doing the job the authorities should be doing. the police are looking the other way. he captured some of music's greatest stars. a photographer with a front row seat to history.
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because of the personal nature with angela merkel? >> well, i sdhad a couple people. one person said, look, the outrage would be if we only -- if we're interested in what a leader thinks about a terrorism negotiation we're in or an economic negotiation we're in. the outrage would be if we said we'll only monitor her office phone but not her cell phone. the fact is, world leaders use their cell phones all the time. in fact, one former intelligence official, a very senior one, said one of the hardest things now is that people in the u.s. government are careless about their use of cell phones. it's much more convenient than saying "i have to wait to get to a secure line." information in this country and the world moves so fast that you always see these leaders on their cell phones at summits and when they get the car. people expect answers. you can't say "i'm waiting until i get back to my secure line." and so they recognize -- officials i've talked to say every leader should recognize that this -- cell phones in particular are very vulnerable. >> brown: so luke baker, b
because of the personal nature with angela merkel? >> well, i sdhad a couple people. one person said, look, the outrage would be if we only -- if we're interested in what a leader thinks about a terrorism negotiation we're in or an economic negotiation we're in. the outrage would be if we said we'll only monitor her office phone but not her cell phone. the fact is, world leaders use their cell phones all the time. in fact, one former intelligence official, a very senior one, said one of...
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national security agency had intercepted chancellor angela merkel's telephone calls. on wednesday she telephoned u.s. president barack obama to discuss the issue. the nsa allegedly eavesdropped on another european ally as well, france. officials in paris say as many as 17 million phone calls were tapped between last december and january of this year. european leaders at the summit have echoed merkel's displeasure. but some are less critical, such as britain, america's closest ally. german and french leaders say they intend to discuss the intelligence activities separately with their u.s. counterparts. >> translator: europe and the u.s. are partners. i insist that this partnership be based on trust and respect. >> reporter: since the newspaper broke the story, a flood of spy allegations have come to light. a british newspaper says it obtained a confidential memo suggesting that the nsa may have monitored communications of 35 world leaders. in italy, a weekly magazine reports that british intelligence had intercepted internet and phone traffic and shared it with the u.s
national security agency had intercepted chancellor angela merkel's telephone calls. on wednesday she telephoned u.s. president barack obama to discuss the issue. the nsa allegedly eavesdropped on another european ally as well, france. officials in paris say as many as 17 million phone calls were tapped between last december and january of this year. european leaders at the summit have echoed merkel's displeasure. but some are less critical, such as britain, america's closest ally. german and...
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far less than the just over $1 trillion euros -- and the one trillion euros the commission chancellor angela merkel went into the talks saying she was confident the agreement would be reached. in the end, the 27 member states came up with a compromise that even british prime minister david cameron welcomed as a good deal for britain >> it is perhaps nobody's perfect budget, but there is a lot in it for everybody. obviously, you can look at the end result through many, many prisons. from the overall european perspective, i want to emphasize that the budget is future- oriented. it is realistic. it is driven by pressing concerns. >> the total budget ceiling over the next seven years has been tapped at about 960 billion euros. it is the first-ever net reduction. reaching a unanimous agreement between all of the eu's member countries was a difficult task. >> it is not easy reach an agreement between 27 different countries, but we've managed it, so we are now confident and positive going into negotiations with the european parliament. we know it will not be easy, but we are all agreed that what is
far less than the just over $1 trillion euros -- and the one trillion euros the commission chancellor angela merkel went into the talks saying she was confident the agreement would be reached. in the end, the 27 member states came up with a compromise that even british prime minister david cameron welcomed as a good deal for britain >> it is perhaps nobody's perfect budget, but there is a lot in it for everybody. obviously, you can look at the end result through many, many prisons. from...
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angela merkel was very clear. she said it very quickly and straight up, we will not intervene in syria. that is exactly the kiebtd of approach that the german people want. a low key place on the global stage. so angela merkel very much looks like she's going to come through this still as the chancellor. but when you look at the way that the left/right block sits currently, it is possible that we get rid of this current conservative liberal coalition and a grand coalition comes in in its place. but, ross, it is still all to play for here. so we will be watching and waiting and with a great deal of interest wanting to see whether the germans themselves are willing to replace angela merkel, who, as i said, is very popular here. back to you. >> yeah. a survey says 56% of the french people would like angela merkel to stay on, as well. so all angles will be covered. we will have full coverage of the german elections on monday. it all kicks off from 6:00 cet here in europe. >>> meanwhile, back to america, the u.s. may be
angela merkel was very clear. she said it very quickly and straight up, we will not intervene in syria. that is exactly the kiebtd of approach that the german people want. a low key place on the global stage. so angela merkel very much looks like she's going to come through this still as the chancellor. but when you look at the way that the left/right block sits currently, it is possible that we get rid of this current conservative liberal coalition and a grand coalition comes in in its place....
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. >> with opinions so clearly divided, german chancellor angela merkel was keen to play down the differences and talk up the prospects of reaching agreement. >> the starting positions are quite far apart. but speaking for germany, i say we will do everything we can to come to an agreement. because in times of uncertainty and high unemployment, it is essential for people to be able to plan their future. >> it is about politics, not just numbers. the trick will be to find a deal that allows each of the 27 national leaders to claim victory when they return home, and members of the european parliament have warned that if the budget makes too many cuts, they may veto the whole package. >> will there be a deal this time around? for more on the budget summit, let's go now live to brussels and our correspondent. the start of this conference has been put off. what is happening? >> let's be clear. the official start of the conference has been put off, but really, there has been tough bargaining going on behind the scenes since this afternoon. especially great britain seems to be a tough nut to crack,
. >> with opinions so clearly divided, german chancellor angela merkel was keen to play down the differences and talk up the prospects of reaching agreement. >> the starting positions are quite far apart. but speaking for germany, i say we will do everything we can to come to an agreement. because in times of uncertainty and high unemployment, it is essential for people to be able to plan their future. >> it is about politics, not just numbers. the trick will be to find a deal...
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topics of discussion will be revelations yesterday that the nsa was listening in on german chancellor angela merkel cost private phone calls. -- and merkel'angela merkel's private phone calls. germany is just the latest ally of the united states found to be a target of the nsa surveillance. edward snowden's leaks show that more are targeted. they acquire the phone numbers of 35 world leaders and monitor their phone conversations as well. germany's foreign minister summoned the u.s. ambassador this afternoon to rain the nsa's activities and also jay carney today tried to dismiss further criticism against the administration. >> we are not going to comment publicly on every specified alleged intelligence activity. as a matter policy, we have made clear that the united states gathers foreign intelligence of the type added by all nations. as i mentioned yesterday, the president spoke with chancellor merkel and reassured her that united states is not and will not monitor the chancellor's communications and we have also said broadly that, at the present instruction, we are reviewing the way that we
topics of discussion will be revelations yesterday that the nsa was listening in on german chancellor angela merkel cost private phone calls. -- and merkel'angela merkel's private phone calls. germany is just the latest ally of the united states found to be a target of the nsa surveillance. edward snowden's leaks show that more are targeted. they acquire the phone numbers of 35 world leaders and monitor their phone conversations as well. germany's foreign minister summoned the u.s. ambassador...
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the opposition social democrats want to hike and income tax, while angela merkel's allies have called for a told on the foreign cars using german roads -- a toll on the foreign cars using german roads, which has proven controversial. >> this bridge was one of the first crossing points that led east berliners into west berlin. today it needs repairs, as do half the bridges in germany. the bavarian sister party of angela merkel's conservatives has an idea where money for repairs could come from. >> a car toll for foreigners is essential, but additional money from the federal budget is also essential. the cdu/csu election platform was clear about this. >> but the idea of a toll on foreign drivers using germany's autobahns as bavaria's csu is demanding outrageous the other parties. the transport ministry has rejected a toll for light trucks as experts have suggested, saying it would hurt midsized businesses. now the state and federal transport ministers are in talks, but the decision will be made by the future governing coalition. >> it might be just a little bit colder in greece or calif
the opposition social democrats want to hike and income tax, while angela merkel's allies have called for a told on the foreign cars using german roads -- a toll on the foreign cars using german roads, which has proven controversial. >> this bridge was one of the first crossing points that led east berliners into west berlin. today it needs repairs, as do half the bridges in germany. the bavarian sister party of angela merkel's conservatives has an idea where money for repairs could come...